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HMS Gipsy

1963 , Felixstowe (Suffolk)

Cat no. 213458

Documentary featuring archive footage and witness interviews recalling the sinking of HMS Gipsy off Felixstowe near Languard Fort on 21st November 1939.

Documentary recalling the World War II attack by German seaplanes on the British merchant vessel ‘HMS Gipsy’ in November 1939, using archive footage, off-camera commentary and witness interviews to recall the tragic incident. Building site foreman, James Biddle, previously a naval switchboard operator, and pub landlord, Barry White, previously coxswain of a boat in Felixstowe dock, and first person on the scene; both recall that fateful night.

Featured Buildings

Languard Fort, Felixstowe; The Ferry Boat Inn, Lowestoft

Featured Events

The WWII attack and sinking of HMS Gipsy offshore at Felixstowe by a German seaplane on 21st November 1939.

Keywords

British Navy; Naval operations; World War II

Other Places

Lowestoft, Suffolk

Manifestations

HMS Gipsy

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    INV326758
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    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    MP4 H264 digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:05:56
    Modification Date
    25/11/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    734447
  • Barcode
    INV351052
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    MP4 H264 digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:05:56
    Modification Date
    31/08/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    725223
  • Barcode
    INV315817
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    MP4 H264 digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:05:56
    Modification Date
    31/08/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    724393
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV399252
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    DV digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:05:56
    Modification Date
    10/05/2011
    Parts
    Reference
    708247
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV194241
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Type
    master digital
    Dimension
    Duration
    0:06:05
    Modification Date
    05/10/2009
    Parts
    Reference
    680675
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV247227
    Canonical Identifier
    2006/1002
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Details
    Carrier Type
    16mm film
    Colour Type
    bw
    Has Image
    Y
    Identifier
    Image Polarity
    pos
    Modification Date
    28/11/2007
    Parts
    Reference
    655373
  • Activities
    Barcode
    INV286398
    Canonical Identifier
    2006/1002
    Canonical Title
    Unknown
    Carrier Details
    Carrier Type
    16mm film
    Has Sound
    Y
    Identifier
    Modification Date
    28/11/2007
    Parts
    Reference
    655372
    Sound
    sound
    Sound System
    mag full width

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